Exploring "wine shops" as a venue for HIV prevention interventions in urban India.

ABSTRACT: Addressing male heterosexual risk is a high priority for HIV prevention efforts in India. Particularly in urban India, which draws men for employment opportunities, these efforts are gaining momentum with a focus on understanding possible risk facilitators such as alcohol use. However, little is known about venues where such efforts might be targeted. In this paper, we explore community-based alcohol outlets or "wine shops" in Chennai, India, as potential venues. We conducted ethnographic research with wine shop staff and clients to understand alcohol use and sexual behaviors. We then surveyed 118 wine shop patrons to quantify these risk behaviors and plan an appropriate intervention. Our results show that wine shops are a venue where social and sexual networks converge. Reports and observ

SUBMITTER: Sivaram S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2219566 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature